[The last words make Ambrosia chuckle. She still didn’t really know what a movie theater was, but the phrase sounded cute to her.]

Banality Man: Maybe I need to find a remote and turn it to HDMI 4? Can that dark swordsman turn this illusion room on for me?

[At the mention of the dark swordsman, Onyx stands at the doorway, almost perfectly on cue.]

Onyx: Address the room and tell it what you want. There is also a silver panel in the lower left corner of the room. If you place your hand on it and think about what you want, the room will bring it to life.

Banality Man: Ooh, touchscreen controls! I’ll try that.

[Banality Man places his hand on the silver panel and thinks about Captain America: Civil War. A giant screen shows a shirtless Captain America punching things. (Banality Man has never seen the movie before, so this must be how he imagines it in his head.)]

Banality Man: Looks like it’s starting. Ambrosia, you want me to see if this magic room can make anything to eat?

[There’s a man not only punching things but he’s shirtless. At this sudden appearance, Ambrosia can’t help but gasp. Banality Man’s question scarcely manages to drag her out of her stupor.]

Ambrosia: Eh?

[She swerves her gaze towards him, her fingers interlacing and her cheeks warming in a blush.]

Ambrosia: Ah…i-if you like. It has the capability, certainly.

Banality Man: Great! Uh, hey, Room? Could I please get a steak… um… a steak… and maybe a third steak to eat? And whatever Ambrosia wants too.

[In a flash, three floating steaks appear in front of Banality Man. On the other hand, the room interprets Ambrosia’s reaction to the movie to mean that she wants a blindfold. A black silk one materializes over her eyes.]

Ambrosia: Oh my!

[She touches the cloth with both hands before tugging it off with her right. She takes a moment to regard it incredulously.]

Ambrosia: Thank you very much, dear Room, but I have no need of a blindfold.

Banality Man: Wait! Pause the movie. I was eating my steak and thinking of America, when a thought occurred to me. Room, is it possible for you to bring Abraham Lincoln here? Shirt optional, top hat not. Sorry, Ambrosia, I know this is supposed to be a date, but I just wouldn’t be able to live with myself if I didn’t take this opportunity to meet Honest Abe. Room, can you resurrect him?

[Lo and behold! A shirtless Abraham Lincoln with a top hat appears in the room. ]

[Ambrosia averts her gaze, an uncertain smile on her lips.]

Banality Man: Mr. Lincoln, I just wanted to say I’m a big fan of your work. Every time I use the penny, I shed a little tear because you’re no longer with us.

[Abraham Lincoln is too shocked to speak. He stares wide-eyed around the room.]

[With some effort, Ambrosia manages to pull her gaze back towards Abraham Lincoln. For a second, she considers asking the room to give him a shirt, but her clan’s courtesy dictated that she at least bow first.]

[Abraham Lincoln’s eyes are still full of fear. He doesn’t understand why he is here or who these people are. He makes the sign of the cross and kneels in prayer, his hands shaking.

Meanwhile, Banality Man’s eyes are full of tears.]

Banality Man: I’m sorry to get like this, Mr. Lincoln, but seeing you alive is just such an emotional experience. What happened to you was one of the most unjust things in the history of justice. I only wish I’d been there to stop that bullet…

[Banality Man weeps harder.]

Banality Man: And to think that when we leave this room, you’ll be gone again! There are so many evil things from history I can’t punch. I can’t punch away all the evil in the world today!

[Banality Man wipes away his tears.]

Banality Man: I’m sorry, Ambrosia. I’m sorry, Mr. Lincoln. I’m not usually so emotional, but I think I need some time to collect my thoughts.

[Arsenik shakes his head and chuckles to himself. He has to follow them out, and he knows what the Valkyrie will say when he does. However, he meant it when he said that she had wonderful timing.

Just before they left, he noticed that Ambrosia had finally broken into a smile.]

Date’s interest: 2 and a 1/2Date’s satisfaction: 1

Banality Man’s overall score for this challenge is 3 and a 1/2. But don’t count him out just yet! If you liked him, get ready to vote for him at the end of this Love Challenge. You can help him to come out a winner.

So, keep your eyes on my Facebook or tumblr, and let’s get ready for another rumble on the battlefield of love next week!